The average train between Rochester and Lower Manhattan takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rochester to Lower Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Rochester and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Rochester to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Lower Manhattan is 403.4 km. The road distance is 598 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Rochester to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
